Smartphone use on the job increases the potential for data security breaches (and even wage & hour claims), leaving employers open to liability.
Florida startup expo Feb. 26
The Gold Coast Venture Capital Association expo will feature more than 20 Florida-based startups, as well as exhibits by a dozen local sponsors.
Florida water standards, not EPA’s, move closer to implementation
A recent federal court ruling allows the EPA to move forward with repeal of its rules, allowing implementation of the state’s water quality rules rather than its own.
More Madoff victims now eligible to seek compensation
The U.S. Justice Department has established a new fund that will provide compensation to a much broader class of victims of the Madoff fraud.
Checklist for business owners
Even savvy owners may be susceptible to these common legal mistakes:
Women need to ‘lean in’ at the estate planning table
Although many women recognize the importance of estate planning, so many more don’t have an estate plan in place.
Why voting by proxy at annual shareholder meetings matters
Ever since say-on-pay went into effect in January of 2011, shareholders now have a “say” on what a company’s CEO is paid, which is put to a vote at shareholder meetings every year.
Aviation and aerospace critical to Florida’s economic prosperity
Florida is an attractive environment for aviation and aerospace companies, and boasts a number of competitive advantages including industry leadership, a skilled workforce, established infrastructure, tax incentives from local governments and world-class research.
Koontz decision a victory for real estate developers
Koontz should put a resounding end to this erosion of property rights by confirming that constitutional nonextortion rules apply with equal force whether the property demanded is land, money or the obligation to construct public infrastructure at private expense.
Employers: HIPAA privacy rules may apply to you, too
Employers – especially those not involved in the health care industry – may not be aware they could be considered “covered entities” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and thus subject to its privacy rules.